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This publication examines intimately the presence of priestly and Deuteronomic language and ideas within the publication of Ezekiel. It asks: what's the nature of the connection among Ezekiel and the Priestly resource? what's the nature of the connection among Ezekiel, Deuteronomy and the Deuteronomistic background? the place does the ebook of Ezekiel stand within the evolution of Israelite background, theology and literature-specifically, and what can Ezekiel educate us in regards to the composition of the Torah?

Insights won from the examine of metaphorical language in different fields, rather New testomony parable examine, are right here utilized to the tree metaphors in Isaiah 1-39. the focal point of research is the content material of the metaphors , the intentions underlying their use, and the implications of that use.

This number of translations of the extra vital non-canonical outdated testomony books is designed for renowned instead of strictly educational use. The translations are followed by way of introductions and short bibliographies.

The aim of learning the previous testomony is to appreciate God and his redemptive paintings extra totally. although, this objective is complex by means of the truth that it used to be transmitted via a really assorted language and tradition from our personal. A Survey of the outdated testomony presents an vital consultant for undergraduate scholars and different readers by means of exploring the literary, old, and theological matters at the back of the outdated testomony and its a number of books.

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4. Elsewhere in Ezekiel we find the concept of Yahweh's presence in the 'midst of the people' (Ezek. 26,28). Both verses refer to Yahweh's sanctuary in the midst of the Israelites and not his Tabernacle per se. See also Ezek. 7. 5. Isa. 2; Jer. 30; Hab. 6. 32 A New Heart and a New Soul Profaning the name of Yahweh refers to actions that in some way contaminate the Sanctuary. In Ezekiel, profaning (^n) Yahweh's holy name is an action portrayed as one which the Israelites have committed continuously throughout their history (Ezek.

It is not found elsewhere in the HB. In P, DrPTUD f"")N refers solely to the land of Canaan as it was promised to Abraham and his offspring, who sojourned there. In Ezekiel, DiTTUÛ JHN refers to the lands to which the people were scattered and from which they will be gathered and returned to the land of Israel. Here, the land of the covenant and the land of the people's sojourn are two separate, antithetical and distinct entities. In P, they are one and the same. 4. 1 DDDlfQ Tin IJn—The Stranger Residing among You.

S. the prophet's message shows many signs of being influenced by a study of Israel's sacred writings. 139 To date, scholarly investigations of the relationship between P and Ezekiel have been devoted to establishing the order of composition by analysis of context and language. While these are important questions, what is lacking from these discussions is a basic classification of what, indeed, P and Ezekiel have in common. 140 These tasks will occupy the next two chapters. 137. R. Wilson, Prophecy and Society in Ancient Israel (Philadelphia: Fortress Press, 1980), p.